With homes in West Slope situated on the southwest side of the hill that is Astoria, the neighborhood benefits from its geography. “We call it the sunny South Slope because the north side of the hill gets the cool air from the river. Everything on the south side gets more sun and higher temperatures,” says Deb Stenvall, a real estate agent with Bree and Associates Real Estate Team, brokered by eXp Realty, LLC. “So, people who like to garden would like to be on the south side.” In addition to a sunnier climate, the neighborhood has mid-century homes—as opposed to the Victorian and original Craftsman builds prevalent in the city—and community green spaces.
West Slope sits on the sunny side of Astoria and borders Youngs Bay.
Enjoy the breeze off Youngs Bay on the patio at Peter Pan Market & Deli in West Slope.
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Mid-century homes with views of Youngs Bay
Homes in West Slope cost about $230,000 less than the average across the Astoria metro area. “You get nice views of Youngs Bay, as opposed to the Columbia River. You get a water view without the price tag,” says Caily Plant, a broker with Totem Properties, who lives in the neighborhood. “You generally get more bang for your buck. A similar house on the front side [of the hill] would likely sell for a higher price tag.”
The west side of West Slope encompasses an established neighborhood, with many of its ranch-style homes built in different shades of vinyl throughout the 1950s. These homes tend to sell for between $350,000 and $500,000, while more recent builds can cost between $500,000 and $700,000. Raised ranch-style homes and two-level bungalows with wrap-around porches in West Slope were primarily constructed between the 1950s and 1970s, while new traditional homes with multiple stories and gables entered the neighborhood between the 1990s and the 2010s.
You'll find vibrant bungalow homes in the West Slope neighborhood.
West Slope has beautiful views of sunsets over Youngs Bay.
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Soups, salads and sandwiches at Peter Pan Market
Though West Slope is primarily residential, it’s close to several eateries popular among Astoria locals. The Peter Pan Market & Deli serves creative sandwiches, soups and salads, which diners can enjoy on the cherry red chairs and picnic tables on the front patio next to Peter Pan Park. The market also carries snacks, sweets and chilled, local craft beer. For more groceries, residents can travel a few blocks north to more local markets downtown. Further south, the Astoria location of Fultano’s Pizza—a local chain—offers pizzas loaded with toppings on a crisp crust, a salad bar and an arcade games corner.
Peter Pan Market & Deli is a local favorite for lunch in West Slope.
Shop for groceries at the Astoria Co+Op, a short drive from West Slope.
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Community green spaces and the Astoria Skate Park
West Slope borders Tapiola Park on its southern edge, which has baseball and softball fields, a basketball court, a swing set with a tire swing and a wooden playground that resembles a fortress. The Astoria Skate Park is located within the larger green space, composed of a contoured bowl and a series of ramps and rails for skateboarding and BMX. The park offers water views of Youngs Bay as well, along with a mosaic that portrays the seagulls that soar over the water just beyond. The Fred Lindstrom Memorial Park—widely known as Peter Pan Park—is east of the neighborhood, tucked within a residential block. Parkgoers can pick up a friendly game of tennis, pickleball or basketball while children scale the nearby playground. Fishermen will find a public dock nearby, just off the Warrenton-Astoria Highway.
Fred Lindstrom Park features Pickleball and Tennis courts.
Drop in at Astoria Skatepark in the West Slop neighborhood.
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EventsHighway 101 connects Warrenton, Astoria and Washington
Highway 101 Business—also known as Nehalem Highway—runs along Astoria’s southern coast, passing Fultano’s Pizza, Astoria High School and Tapiola Park. The road splits in two at a roundabout, with one branch crossing the Columbia River into Washington and the other crossing Youngs Bay into Warrenton. Lexington Avenue, the neighborhood’s northern border, runs east until it hits Eighth Avenue, a direct connection to downtown. Residents can also get around the city using the Northwest Connector’s Astoria service, which stops at Astoria High School and the Short Stop Food Mart convenience store, near Fultano’s Pizza.
West Slope is close to the less busy Old Youngs Bay Bridge for easy commuting into Warrenton.
The Northwest Connector has several covered bus stops in the West Slope neighborhood.
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Pacific Northwest ecology courses at Astoria High
Elementary school students in West Slope may start their education at John Jacob Astor Elementary School before potentially completing third through fifth grade at Lewis and Clark Elementary School. Both schools earn B grades from Niche, as does Astoria Middle School. Astoria High School—another B-rated school—has been a part of the community for over a century. Its science curriculum focuses on the surrounding natural environment, with courses like fisheries biology, fisheries tech, marine biology and geology of the Pacific Northwest.
Astor Elementary School is famously known as the filming location for Kindergarten Cop.
Astoria High School offers classes in horticulture, pottery and music production.
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Parks in this Area
Fred Lindstrom Memorial Park
Astoria Riverwalk
Tapiola Park
Astoria Skate Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Slope
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Slope Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Slope, Astoria sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in West Slope, Astoria over the last 12 months is $474,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$468,000
Median Sale Price
$474,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$474,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$355
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
36
Median Year Built
1958
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,189
Above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
331
Median Age
38
Population under 18
26%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,705
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,101
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11%
% Population in Labor Force
63.7%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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